How to travel from Middlesbrough to Dundee, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Dundee is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Middlesbrough to Dundee by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Dundee.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Seagate Bus Station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dundee.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Dundee

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Dundee by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($320).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Dundee is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Middlesbrough and Dundee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Dundee is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £270 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Dundee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Dundee. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

LNER, CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Middlesbrough and Dundee. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Middlesbrough and Dundee. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Dundee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Go North East, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Dundee. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Dundee. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Dundee is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Dundee. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Middlesbrough and Dundee. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Dundee is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Dundee

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Dundee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 40m
£270($320)
hourly445km (276 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
£48($57)
hourly372km (231 miles)
Train via Newcastle4h 20m
£54($64)
hourly365km (227 miles)
Bus
6hrs
£30($35)
once daily364km (226 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£57($68)
on demand332km (206 miles)

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Airports near Dundee

The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Dundee
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Dundee
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Dundee